India Agrees to Ceasefire with Pakistan on Its Own Terms

India's Stance on Ceasefire with Pakistan

India has decided to agree to a ceasefire with Pakistan strictly on its own conditions. Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) and ISI Chief Aasim Malik attempted to initiate dialogue with Indian NSA Ajit Doval. However, sources indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear to both NSA Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that any ceasefire would proceed only on "our terms."

Details of the Communication

According to the Foreign Secretary, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) from Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart at 15:35 IST on Friday. During this conversation, both sides agreed to halt all forms of firing and military activities on land, air, and sea starting from 17:00 IST. Orders to implement the ceasefire have been issued by both parties, and the two DGMOs are scheduled to reconvene on May 12 at 12:00 IST to review the situation.

Background of the Ceasefire Negotiations

In the days leading up to the announcement, NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar were engaged in discussions regarding the ceasefire process with their American counterparts. Throughout these talks, they kept Prime Minister Modi closely informed. The agreement for a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was reached bilaterally, without any third-party mediation. It was the Pakistani DGMO who made the call to India earlier in the day, leading to this eventual success.